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What's open on Ramadan Start 2027 in Qatar?

Ramadan Start falls on 2027-02-08. Ramadan Start is a public holiday in QA. Banks and government offices close while most retail and supermarkets stay open.

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Urgent & Emergency Essentials

24/7 Open

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On-Duty Pharmacies 24/7 Petrol & EV

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Feb 8

Next occurrence

8 February 2027

Most chains are expected to stay open.

Open

Reduced

Closed

All Categories 5 Supermarkets & Groceries 2 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Banks & ATMs 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Ramadan Start 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

Verified · 4 days ago

All Verified Chains & Venues

5 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Lulu Hypermarket Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 luluhypermarket.com
Al Meera Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 almeera.com.qa
Al Ahli Hospital Pharmacy Estimate	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 ahlihospital.com
Woqod Estimate	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-08-23 woqod.com
Qatar National Bank Estimate	Banks & ATMs	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 qnb.com

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Ramadan Start in Qatar?

Ramadan Start is a public holiday in QA. Banks and government offices close while most retail and supermarkets stay open. Confirmed open chains include: Lulu Hypermarket, Al Meera, Al Ahli Hospital Pharmacy, Woqod. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Ramadan Start 2027?

Ramadan Start falls on 2027-02-08 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Ramadan Start?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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